Connie Britton

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Also Known As:: Rayna James, Tami Taylor
Date of Birth:: March 6, 1967
Height:: 5' 8"
Hometown:: Boston

Bio:
Connie Britton (born Constance Elaine Womack on March 6, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American actress and singer. She is most widely known for playing Tami Taylor on Friday Night Lights and Rayna James on Nashville. She was nominated for 2 Emmy Awards for her Friday Night Lights role. Connie starred as Vivien Harmon on the first season of American Horror Story. She’s also starred in films like Friday Night Lights, This Is Where I Leave You and Conception. She plays Faye Resnick on The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story miniseries.

Best Known For:
Connie is best known for playing Tami Taylor on Friday Night Lights and Rayna James on Nashville.

Personal Life:
Connie married investment banker John Britton in 1991. They divorced in 1995. She later dated comedian Jason Mantzoukas. Connie adopted a son, Eyob “Yoby” Britton, in 2011.

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Nashville Recap

‘Nashville’ Recap: The Fate Of Rayna’s Music Career Is Revealed

In the best episode of the season (so far), ‘Nashville’ finally answered the question we’ve been waiting for: Will Rayna James get her voice back?
Emotions were high and battle lines were drawn on the Oct. 23 episode of Nashville. Rayna’s (Connie Britton) voice was tested, Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) made a surprising offer, and someone was put behind bars!

October 24, 2013

Nashville Recap

‘Nashville’ Recap: Rayna’s Shocking Family Secret Comes Out

As Juliette heads in a different direction, Rayna learns her mother’s death may not have been an accident!
The lives of our favorite singers got a whole lot more complicated on the Oct. 16 episode of Nashville. Maddie (Lennon Stella) was the ultimate drama teen, Teddy (Eric Close) joined Peggy (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) in crazy town, and Scarlett (Clare Bowen) had a tough time dealing with her newfound fame. Let’s dig in!

October 17, 2013

Nashville Rayna Liam Sex

‘Nashville’ Recap: Deacon Finally Faces His Demons

Plus, Rayna loses something very dear to her and Juliette is getting herself into trouble — again!Our favorite country crooners had a lot on their plates on the Oct. 9 episode of Nashville. Deacon (Charles Esten), who has been living the rough life lately, confronted his past and present demons, while Rayna (Connie Britton) faced troubles of her own — including her divorce from Teddy (Eric Close) and vocal malfunctions!

October 9, 2013

Nashville Season Premiere Recap

‘Nashville’ Season Premiere Recap: Rayna Gets A Nasty Wake-Up Call

It’s time to return to the land of y’alls and country fried drama. ‘Nashville’ is back, and it’s giving us the answers we’ve been waiting for all summer, including: Is Rayna OK?
The Sept. 25 season premiere of Nashville served up major heartbreak, baby mama issues and an extra side of drama. Last season with country queen Rayna James (Connie Britton) having a LOT of explaining to do — but her explanation was cut short when she and Deacon (Charles Esten) got into a serious car accident.

September 26, 2013

‘Nashville’ Series Premiere Recap: Rayna & Juliette’s Rivalry Is Born

Did the ‘Nashville’ pilot leave you wanting an encore? Read our recap, then drop a comment with your review!
The series premiere of ABC’s Nashville introduced us to two women at very different points in their country music careers. Rayna James (Connie Britton) has been the industry’s undisputed queen for more than two decades, but declining album sales and a shift in the business threaten to snatch her throne right out from under her. Then there’s Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere), an up-and-coming pop-country pixie of Taylor Swift proportions — who also happens to be a raging bitch. Needless to say, Rayna and Juliette aren’t exactly rocking friendship bracelets.

October 10, 2012

'Friday Night Lights' Recap: Julie Taylor & Landry Clarke Head To College!

Television’s best show kicks off its final season (for the second time) by saying goodbye to two of its biggest characters — get out the handkerchiefs!
The fifth, and final, season of Friday Night Lights started right off with goodbyes. After watching her grow up and struggle with life in Dillon, Texs, our very own Julie Taylor (Aimee Teegarden) is finally heading off to college — much to the dismay of her parents Eric (Kyle Chandler) and Tammy (Connie Britton), who isn’t even allowed to drive her to school. Instead we have to watch as the normally stoic Coach and his wife both choke back tears as their eldest daughter drives off alone into the sunset. Break out the Kleenex kids.

April 15, 2011

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